Laser Machining
Roundtable Q&A: Machining
October 17, 2012 5:06 pm | by Marty Cavegn, Steve Dicke, Pete Marut, and Trisha Mowry | Metal Craft Machine & Engineering | Articles | CommentsRepresentatives from machining companies serving the medical device community respond to questions including, " Why are machined components still a viable part option for medical devices over cheaper plastic ones?" " How have newer metals enhanced machined component offerings for medical device designers?" and " What impact have coatings made on the additional value machined components can offer?"
LISTED UNDER: Electrical Discharge Machining | Laser Machining | Micro-machining
Precision Laser Cutting After Powder Coating Ensures Clean Edges
September 27, 2012 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsCustom laser cutting and drilling services performed on parts that are powder coated first to produce clean openings and eliminate masking are being introduced by Advanced Laser Technologies of Stoneham, Massachusetts.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Device Coating
Ultra-Compact Mini-Mag Stages
September 11, 2012 10:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsMini-MAG (MMG) precision linear positioning stages from Dover are now available with a complete and optimized controls package. OEMs and end users can combine an MMG linear motor stage with a compact Dover board-level single axis servo drive...
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Stages and Tables | Actuators | Micro-machining
Demos Bring Customers to Cincinnati Inc., Virtually
August 15, 2012 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsCincinnati Incorporated is using technology to transport customers to its well-equipped demonstration facility, saving time and travel costs to see laser cutting systems, press brakes and material handling equipment in action.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining
Micromachining of Metals Cheaper and Faster with New Laser Technology
July 11, 2012 1:54 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsIt is a fact of life that components are getting smaller and smaller, especially in the medical, automotive, and electronics markets. New micromachining technology, including advanced laser markers with superior beam quality, is being used to achieve results similar to traditional machining technologies, but cheaper, faster, and more flexibly. The fiber marker technology can be two to three times less expensive than standard technology.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Prototyping
Laser Micromachining for Manufacturing of Medical Implants
May 29, 2012 12:35 pm | by David L. Wall | Resonetics, LLC | Articles | CommentsOver the last four to five decades, the use of medical implants for therapeutic applications has exploded. Fueled not only by a better understanding of human physiology, but also by the development of minimally invasive procedures and advances in biocompatible materials, these devices challenged conventional manufacturing methods. Accordingly, the advent of laser micromachining technology has enabled many of these advances.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Machining | Micro-machining
High Performance Medical Tubing
May 18, 2012 10:56 am | Microlumen, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicroLumen manufactures custom tubing for critical applications & minimally invasive medical devices. Polyimide is a thermoset plastic and has excellent mechanical, thermal...
LISTED UNDER: Micro-machining | Laser Machining | Laser Micro-Machining
Ultrafast Laser Micromachining
February 8, 2012 6:27 am | Jp Sercel Associates, Inc. (Jpsa) | Product Releases | CommentsJP Sercel Associates, Inc. (JPSA), a world leader in advanced laser micro machining, announces expansion of their Ultrafast processing capabilities. Utilizing innovative laser beam delivery techniques...
LISTED UNDER: Precision Machining | Lasers | Micro-machiningRoundtable Q & A: Machining
January 5, 2012 11:36 am | by Igor Lukash and Mike McCormick | Gateway Laser Services | Articles | CommentsIn this month’s “Roundtable Q&A,” industry leaders provide insights on machining topics, including benefits of machining, use of lasers, and areas of growth for machined components.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Machining | Precision Machining
Stand-Alone, Long-Travel Linear Motor Stages
September 21, 2011 6:54 am | Newport Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsNewport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light, announces the new stand-alone IMS-LM-SA Series of long-travel linear motor stages.
LISTED UNDER: Linear Motors | Micro-machining | Laser Machining
Direct-Drive Rotary Stages Ideal for Rotary Testing
August 1, 2011 5:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsAerotech’s APR series rotary stages employ precision-machined and ground stage parts coupled with high-precision angular contact bearings and an Aerotech direct-drive motor to produce exceptionally low error motions...
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Component Testing
Ceramic Replaces Titanium With Machining Assistance
June 22, 2011 9:55 am | by Klaus A. Burckhardt, PE | Articles | CommentsCoated titanium was to be replaced as the material for the stator housing in a right ventrical assist device. Zirconia ceramic was the material selected and expert machining met the needs for very tight tolerances to fabricate the component.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Machining | Precision MachiningRoundtable Q & A: Machining
May 11, 2011 9:58 am | by John Whynott & Dave Ogren | Mikrotech | Articles | CommentsIndustry leaders John Whynott, Technical Product Manager at Mikrotech LLC and Dave Ogren, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Stellar Technologies, respond to questions regarding machining for medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Machining | Precision Machining
Lift Stage Offers Precise Elevation of Large, Heavy Loads
April 21, 2011 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsAerotech’s AVS1000 series stages offer the ideal solution for applications that require positioning of large or heavy loads over very small incremental movements in elevation above a horizontal plane.
LISTED UNDER: Micro-machining | Laser Machining | Laser Micro-Machining
Microprecision Contract Manufacturing of Medical Devices and Implants
September 24, 2010 10:02 am | Norman Noble, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNorman Noble, Inc. is a single source for microprecision contract manufacturing of medical devices and implants. Its experienced engineers and technicians develop manufacturing processes for the most challenging of projects.
LISTED UNDER: Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Micro-machining | Laser Machining
